Sheldon Rankins Houston Texans · #98
Sheldon Rankins is a Defensive Tackle for the Houston Texans, drafted 12th overall, 2016. In 2026 he recorded 10 tackles, 2 sacks.
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Sheldon Rankins career stats, season by season
| Season | G | Tkl | Sack | FF | PD | INT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 9 | 20 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | 16 | 26 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 2018 | 16 | 41 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2019 | 10 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | 12 | 20 | 1.5 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2021 | 16 | 32 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | 15 | 43 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | 15 | 37 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | 7 | 18 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | 17 | 35 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2026 in progress · 4 games | 4 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Career | 137 | 292 | 35.5 | 5 | 4 | 1 |
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The Ballad of Sheldon Rankins
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The beginning
Sheldon Rankins is a Defensive Tackle for the Houston Texans, in his 11th NFL season.
Turning pro
Drafted 12th overall, 2016 as a Defensive Tackle.
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Sheldon Rankins is a Houston Texans defensive tackle, drafted 12th overall, 2016.
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Across 11 seasons (2016–2026) he has recorded 292 tackles, 36 sacks and 1 interception.
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Most recently he posted 10 tackles, 2 sacks and 0 interceptions in 2026.
Off the field
- Height
- 6' 2"
- Weight
- 305 lbs
- Draft
- 12th overall, 2016
- Born
- Covington, GA
- Age
- 32
- Jersey
- #98
Sheldon Rankins is from Covington, GA and is 32 years old. He was drafted 12th overall, 2016 and plays defensive tackle at 6' 2", 305 lbs.
Over 11 seasons (2016–2026) he has recorded 292 tackles, 35.5 sacks and 1 interceptions. Rankins is currently on the Houston Texans roster.
Sheldon Rankins is a rotational pass rusher who has generated 35.5 sacks and 292 tackles across 11 seasons (2016–2026).
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